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A First Course in the Finite Element Method

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A FIRST COURSE IN THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD provides a simple, basic approach to the course material that can be understood by both undergraduate and graduate students without the usual prerequisites (i.e. structural analysis). The book is written primarily as a basic learning tool for the undergraduate student in civil and mechanical engineering whose main interest is in stress analysis and heat transfer. The text is geared toward those who want to apply the finite element method as a tool to solve practical physical problems.

A First Course in the Finite Element Method Using Algor

(Daryl Logan's clear and easy to understand text provides ...)

Daryl Logan's clear and easy to understand text provides a thorough treatment of the finite element method and how to apply it to solve practical physical problems in engineering. Concepts are presented simply, making it understandable for students of all levels of experience. The first edition of this book enjoyed considerable success and this new edition includes a chapter on plates and plate bending, along with additional homework exercise. All examples in this edition have been updated to Algor™ Release 12.

First Course in the Finite Element Method (The Pws Series in Engineering)

(* Emphasis is on structural stress analysis, also include...)

* Emphasis is on structural stress analysis, also includes heat transfer and fluid mechanics..* Students learn how to apply the finite element method towards the solution of real engineering problems..* Computer applications are included along with programs to enable students to solve more complex problems, and more realistic engineering problems.

A First Course in the Finite Element Method - SI Version

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A First Course in the Finite Element Analysis provides a simple, basic approach to the finite element method that can be understood by both undergraduate and graduate students. It does not have the usual prerequisites (such as structural analysis) required by most available texts in this area. The book is written primarily as a basic learning tool for the undergraduate student in civil and mechanical engineering whose main interest is in stress analysis and heat transfer. The text is geared toward those who want to apply the finite element method as a tool to solve practical physical problems. This revised fourth edition includes the addition of a large number of new problems (including SI problems), an appendix for mechanical and thermal properties, and more civil applications.

A First Course in the Finite Element Method Using Algor

(Daryl Logan's clear and easy to understand text provides ...)

Daryl Logan's clear and easy to understand text provides a thorough treatment of the finite element method and how to apply it to solve practical physical problems in engineering. Concepts are presented simply, making it understandable for students of all levels of experience. The first edition of this book enjoyed considerable success and this new edition includes a chapter on plates and plate bending, along with additional homework exercise. All examples in this edition have been updated to Algor™ Release 12.

A First Course in the Finite Element Method (Activate Learning with these NEW titles from Engineering!)

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Provide a simple, direct approach that highlights the basics with A FIRST COURSE IN THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD, 6E. This unique book is written so both undergraduate and graduate students can easily comprehend the content without the usual prerequisites, such as structural analysis. The book is written primarily as a basic learning tool for the undergraduate students in civil and mechanical engineering who are primarily interested in stress analysis and heat transfer. The text offers ideal preparation for students who want to apply the finite element method as a tool to solve practical physical problems.

Mechanics of Materials Labs with SolidWorks Simulation 2014

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This book is designed as a software-based lab book to c...)

This book is designed as a software-based lab book to complement a standard textbook in a mechanics of material course, which is usually taught at the undergraduate level. This book can also be used as an auxiliary workbook in a CAE or Finite Element Analysis course for undergraduate students. Each book comes with a disc containing video demonstrations, a quick introduction to SolidWorks, and all the part files used in the book.
This textbook has been carefully developed with the understanding that CAE software has developed to a point that it can be used as a tool to aid students in learning engineering ideas, concepts and even formulas. These concepts are demonstrated in each section of this book. Using the graphics-based tools of SolidWorks Simulation can help reduce the dependency on mathematics to teach these concepts substantially. The contents of this book have been written to match the contents of most mechanics of materials textbooks.
There are 14 chapters in this book. Each chapter is designed as one week s workload, consisting of 2 to 3 sections. Each section is designed for a student to follow the exact steps in that section and learn a concept or topic of mechanics of materials. Typically, each section takes 15-40 minutes to complete the exercises.
Each copy of this book comes with a disc containing videos that demonstrate the steps used in each section of the book, a 123 page introduction to Part and Assembly Modeling with SolidWorks in PDF format, and all the files readers may need if they have any trouble. The concise introduction to SolidWorks pdf is designed for those students who have no experience with SolidWorks and want to feel more comfortable working on the exercises in this book. All of the same content is available for download on the book s companion website.
Table of Contents
1. Stresses
2. Displacements
3. Strains
4. Stress-Strain Relations
5. Axial Loading
6. Torsion
7. Bending
8. Shear Stresses in Beams
9. Strain Energy
10. Failure Criteria
11. Trusses and Beams
12. Plane Problems
13. Plates and Shells
14. Buckling

Other Work

Author: (text books) A First Course in the Finite Element Method, 1986, 2d review edition, 1992, Mechanics of Materials, 1991, A First Course in the Finite Element Method Using Algor, 1997. Contributor articles to professional journals including American Society of Mechanical Engineers Journal of Structural Division, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Journal Applied Mechanics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Journal Pressure Vessel Technology.

Membership

Board of directors Platteville Youth Baseball League, 1994-1997. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers (associate), American Society for Engineering Education.